By the Numbers: Australian Boomers player snapshot

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The Australian Boomers won the gold medal at the 2025 FIBA Men's Asia Cup basketball tournament in Saudi Arabia on Monday, August 18, 2025.

This is a statistic breakdown of every player and how they performed at the tournament.

#1 Harry Wessels

Date of Birth: August 6, 2002
Height: 215 cm (7'0")
Position: Centre
Club: Saint Mary’s College of California (USA)

Best Game: vs Iran (August 16, 2025 – Semi-Final)

• Minutes: 21
• Points: 16
• FG: 6/10 (60.0%)
• 2PT FG: 6/10 (60.0%)
• 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
• FT: 4/5 (80.0%)
• Rebounds: 4
• Assists: 0
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 15

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 0.2 assists over 6 games.
• Shot 60.0% from the field and 88.9% from the free-throw line.
• Scored double digits once, highlighted by 16 points vs Iran in the Semi-Final.
• Provided a reliable interior presence on both ends of the floor.
• Limited role in the Final but contributed significantly during knockout play.

#2 Reyne Smith

Date of Birth: October 28, 2002
Height: 186 cm (6'1")
Position: Point Guard
Club: Cairns Taipans (NBL)

Best Game: vs Lebanon (August 8, 2025 – Group Phase)

• Minutes: 17
• Points: 18
• FG: 6/13 (46.2%)
• 2PT FG: 2/2 (100.0%)
• 3PT FG: 4/11 (36.4%)
• FT: 2/3 (66.7%)
• Rebounds: 5
• Assists: 3
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 17

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assist over 5 games.
• Shot 44.1% from the field, including 37.0% from three, and 83.3% from the free-throw line.
• Hit double figures in two games, including a tournament-high 18 points vs Lebanon.
• Showed ability to score inside and out, with efficient shooting splits.
• Played reduced minutes in the knockout rounds, with no court time in the Final.

#4 Dash Daniels

Date of Birth: December 18, 2007
Height: 195 cm (6'4")
Position: Point Guard
Club: Melbourne United (NBL)

Best Game: vs Qatar (August 10, 2025 – Group Phase)

• Minutes: 8
• Points: 5
• FG: 2/3 (66.7%)
• 2PT FG: 1/2 (50.0%)
• 3PT FG: 1/1 (100.0%)
• FT: 0/0 (–)
• Rebounds: 2
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 7

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 2.3 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.5 assists over 6 games.
• Shot 30.8% from the field, including 50.0% from three, and 50.0% from the free-throw line.
• Showed flashes of scoring ability with a strong outing against Qatar.
• Gained valuable international experience as one of the youngest players in the tournament.
• Played limited minutes in the knockout rounds, with just 1 minute in the Final.

#6 William Hickey

Date of Birth: January 18, 1999
Height: 194 cm (6'4")
Position: Forward
Club: Illawarra Hawks (NBL)

Best Game: vs China (August 17, 2025 – Final)

• Minutes: 23
• Points: 15
• FG: 6/10 (60.0%)
• 2PT FG: 6/9 (66.7%)
• 3PT FG: 0/1 (0.0%)
• FT: 3/5 (60.0%)
• Rebounds: 7
• Assists: 4
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 2
• Efficiency: 21

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists over 6 games.
• Shot 49.0% from the field and 54.8% on 2-pointers, but just 22.2% from three.
• Contributed consistently across all statistical categories, finishing top-10 in assists per game.
• Scored double figures three times, with 15 points in both the Final and against Qatar.
• Provided versatility and leadership, playing heavy minutes in key knockout games.

#7 Owen Foxwell

Date of Birth: August 17, 2003
Height: 188 cm (6'2")
Position: Point Guard
Club: South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL)

Best Game: vs Philippines (August 13, 2025 – Quarter-Finals)

• Minutes: 22
• Points: 15
• FG: 6/12 (50.0%)
• 2PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%)
• 3PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%)
• FT: 0/0 (–)
• Rebounds: 4
• Assists: 3
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 16

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over 6 games.
• Shot 42.2% from the field, 40.0% from three, and 50.0% from the line (low volume).
• Strong all-around guard play, with double-digit scoring in two games.
• Delivered his best performance against the Philippines with 15 points and efficient outside shooting.
• Provided steady playmaking, ranking among the top 30 in assists per game.

#9 Jaylin Galloway

Date of Birth: December 21, 2002
Height: 197 cm (6'5")
Position: Guard
Club: Sydney Kings (Australia)

Best Game: vs Qatar (August 10, 2025 – Group Phase)

• Minutes: 22
• Points: 24
• FG: 8/10 (80.0%)
• 2PT FG: 6/7 (85.7%)
• 3PT FG: 2/3 (66.7%)
• FT: 6/7 (85.7%)
• Rebounds: 3
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 2
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 25

Tournament snapshot

• Named the tournament MVP and to the All-Star Five
• Averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists over 6 games.
• Shot 60.0% from the field, including 64.3% from three on 4.7 attempts per game.
• Reliable from the line, hitting 84.2% on free throws.
• Posted 20+ points twice, including 24 vs Qatar and 23 in the Final against China.
• Showed elite efficiency and scoring punch, finishing top 20 in tournament scoring.

#10 Xavier Cooks

Date of Birth: August 19, 1995
Height: 203 cm (6'7")
Position: Forward
Club: Sydney Kings (Australia)

Best Game: vs China (August 17, 2025 – Final)

• Minutes: 31
• Points: 30
• FG: 13/17 (76.5%)
• 2PT FG: 13/17 (76.5%)
• 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
• FT: 4/11 (36.4%)
• Rebounds: 9
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 28

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 11.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists over 6 games.
• Shot an efficient 57.8% from the field, though just 51.9% from the free-throw line.
• Dominated in the Final with a 30-point, 9-rebound performance to lead Australia.
• Reached double-digit rebounds once and grabbed at least 5 boards in 5 of 6 games.
• Provided veteran leadership and interior scoring presence throughout the tournament.

#13 Joshua Bannan

Date of Birth: February 26, 2001
Height: –
Position: Power Forward
Club: Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL)

Best Game: vs Korea (August 6, 2025 – Group Phase)

• Minutes: 9
• Points: 5
• FG: 2/2 (100.0%)
• 2PT FG: 2/2 (100.0%)
• 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
• FT: 1/2 (50.0%)
• Rebounds: 7
• Assists: 1
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 12

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 4.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assist over 5 games.
• Shot 61.5% from the field, including 63.6% on 2-pointers.
• Best rebounding performance came against Korea with 7 boards in just 9 minutes.
• Played a supporting frontcourt role, providing energy and hustle off the bench.
• Saw limited action in the knockout stages and did not feature in the Final.

#14 Jack White

Date of Birth: August 5, 1997
Height: 200 cm (6'6")
Position: Small Forward
Club: Mersin MSK (Turkey)

Best Game: vs Iran (August 16, 2025 – Semi-Finals)

• Minutes: 19
• Points: 11
• FG: 4/5 (80.0%)
• 2PT FG: 4/5 (80.0%)
• 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
• FT: 3/3 (100.0%)
• Rebounds: 3
• Assists: 0
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 14

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 6.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists over 6 games.
• Shot 51.9% from the field, 73.3% on 2-pointers, but just 25.0% from three.
• Consistently strong rebounder, finishing top 20 in rebounds per game.
• Best rebounding performance came against Lebanon with 10 boards.
• Played a key frontcourt role, bringing hustle and physicality on both ends.

#17 Jack McVeigh

Date of Birth: June 27, 1996
Height: 203 cm (6'7")
Position: Small Forward
Club: Cairns Taipans (NBL)

Best Game: vs Korea (August 6, 2025 – Group Phase)

• Minutes: 23
• Points: 20
• FG: 6/11 (54.5%)
• 2PT FG: 1/4 (25.0%)
• 3PT FG: 5/7 (71.4%)
• FT: 3/3 (100.0%)
• Rebounds: 2
• Assists: 1
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 17

Tournament snapshot

• Named to the tournament's All-Star Five
• Averaged 13.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists during six games.
• Shot 41.3% from the field, 38.1% from three, and an elite 92.9% from the free-throw line.
• Scored in double digits in five of six games, with a tournament-high 20 points vs Korea.
• Reliable floor-spacer and perimeter shooter, attempting 7 threes per game.
• Played major minutes in every game, including the Final against China.

#21 Ben Henshall

Date of Birth: June 22, 2004
Height: 200 cm (6'6")
Position: Forward
Club: Perth Wildcats (Australia)

Best Game: vs Korea (August 6, 2025 – Group Phase)

• Minutes: 11
• Points: 8
• FG: 4/7 (57.1%)
• 2PT FG: 4/6 (66.7%)
• 3PT FG: 0/1 (0.0%)
• FT: 0/1 (0.0%)
• Rebounds: 2
• Assists: 1
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Efficiency: 6

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists over 6 games.
• Shot 26.9% from the field, struggling from long range (7.7% from three).
• Best performance came in the opener vs Korea with 8 points in 11 minutes.
• Played double-digit minutes in the Semi-Final and Final but was unable to convert offensively.
• Developmental role player, gaining international tournament experience at age 21.

#22 Will Magnay (C)

Date of Birth: June 10, 1998
Height: 208 cm (6'9")
Position: Centre
Club: Tasmania JackJumpers (Australia)

Best Game: vs Philippines (August 13, 2025 – Quarter-Finals)

• Minutes: 22
• Points: 10
• FG: 5/5 (100.0%)
• 2PT FG: 5/5 (100.0%)
• 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
• FT: 0/0 (–)
• Rebounds: 6
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 1
• Efficiency: 18

Tournament snapshot

• Averaged 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over 6 games.
• Shot an excellent 60.7% from the field, with strong finishing inside.
• Posted double-digit scoring twice, including 11 points vs Qatar and 10 points vs the Philippines.
• Brought interior toughness with rebounding, rim protection, and efficient shot selection.
• Played significant minutes in the Final, contributing across multiple categories.